Czechia Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Czechia's hospital beds was 6.44 in 2025, ranked 10th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Czechia's hospital beds stood at 6.44 in 2025, a decline of +0.10 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.44 by 2025. Czechia ranked 10th globally.
Czechia's hospital bed density has shown a downward trend over the past three decades, with a notable peak in 1985 at 11.40 beds per 1,000 people. From this peak, the country's hospital bed density declined to 6.44 beds per 1,000 people in 2025, marking a significant decrease. This decline is consistent with Czechia's broader economic and demographic shifts, including a growing elderly population and advancements in healthcare technology. Comparatively, neighboring countries such as Hungary also experienced a decline in hospital bed density, with a 2025 value of 6.43 beds per 1,000 people. In contrast, countries with higher hospital bed densities, such as Austria at 6.31 beds per 1,000 people, may be better equipped to handle healthcare demands. The latest value of 6.44 beds per 1,000 people in 2025 positions Czechia at 10th globally. A continued shift towards more efficient healthcare systems and technological advancements could alter the trajectory of hospital bed density in Czechia.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 6.44 | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.44 | −0.10 | #10 |
| 2022 | 6.54 | −0.11 | #11 |
| 2021 | 6.65 | +0.02 | #11 |
| 2020 | 6.63 | −0.07 | #11 |
| 2019 | 6.70 | −0.02 | #11 |
| 2018 | 6.72 | +0.01 | #12 |
| 2017 | 6.71 | −0.02 | #12 |
| 2016 | 6.73 | +0.00 | #12 |
| 2015 | 6.73 | +0.00 | #13 |
| 2014 | 6.73 | −0.02 | #13 |
| 2013 | 6.75 | −0.23 | #13 |
| 2012 | 6.98 | −0.13 | #13 |
| 2011 | 7.11 | −0.24 | #11 |
| 2010 | 7.35 | +0.19 | #10 |
| 2009 | 7.16 | −0.06 | #11 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Czechia matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Czechia's hospital beds was 6.44 in 2025. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year.
Czechia's hospital beds peaked at 11.40 in 1985.
The lowest hospital beds in Czechia was 6.44 in 2025.
Czechia ranks 10th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Czechia's hospital beds is projected to reach 6.44 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Czechia in 2025 was 6.44. This ranks 10th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_czechia_hospital-beds,
title = {Czechia Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/czechia/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}